Study Reveals Americans' Rising Faith in Housing Market

Nearly half of Americans (47 percent) say they feel more comfortable purchasing a home today than at any other time in the past five years, according to results of a recent survey by Mayflower. And nearly a third say they are now ready to make a move. Read More >>

Choosing the Best Mattress for You

Health experts agree the average mattress should be replaced after 10-15 years. But traditional mattress types have given way to new breeds. If you are in the market for a new mattress, which type is best for you? Read More >>

Why the Perfect Workout Buddy Is Hairy, Panting and Shirtless

Typically, your ideal workout buddy would not be someone with an exposed hairy torso who is panting heavily, drooling and staring intensely in your direction. To encourage pet parents to get back on the fitness track by getting outdoors with pets, animal-lover and celebrity trainer, Gunnar Peterson, and Petco give five reasons why they are the best workout buddy one could ever hope for. Read More >>

10 Travel Tips to Get Your Family Road Ready

As we approach the traditional kick-off of the summer travel season, Rand McNally 's editors have compiled a list of Top 10 travel tips to keep the "Are We There Yet’s?" at bay. These easy-to-implement suggestions will help keep families and friends road-ready instead of road-weary. Read More >>

Rate Increases Ahead for Some National Flood Insurance Program Policyholders

Changes are coming to the critically important National Flood Insurance Program that could impact real estate transactions and property owners across the country. That’s according to experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which manages the government’s flood insurance program, who spoke to REALTORS® at the Flood Insurance 101 session during the REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Read More >>